Kizashi ClubYour Kizashi Owners Club and Forum2018-12-19T08:08:45+01:00https://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/feed.php?f=82018-12-19T08:08:45+01:002018-12-19T08:08:45+01:00https://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4246&p=48519#p48519Ronzuki wrote:Yeah, agreed...she likely didn't know, but come on...no gas engine sounds, starter cranking etc., should have done something to light something up in that air head of hers.

Also agree that if we're going to be forced in to this EV non-sense, there had better be some sort of gas fired back-up in the thing for me to even consider owning one (like it or not).

I think EVs are the future and the technology makes a lot of sense to me. However, the infrastructure isn't there to support them the same way as gasoline (yet) so that's why I have some reservations. It's not the powertrain, as I generally consider electric propulsion superior to internal combustion and its necessary transmission, but more about charging and range. While I will personally admit an EV could easily replace my vehicle for all my regular driving (commuting and for work), I really like the outdoors and doing things like visiting the mountains or desert for things like camping and hiking. Given some regions like the Joshua Tree National Park are so remote that one does not even have cell signal out there, EV charging is a major concern. At least with gasoline, you can easily fill up just before entering the park and if need be, have extra fuel in auxiliary jerry cans.This is why a PHEV that blends the convenience and capabilities of both to optimize for either urban commuting or long/remote area driving appeals to me. Until an ideal vehicle with adventure-ready features with superior efficiency is available, I'm keeping my Kizashi.

]]>2018-12-18T23:07:30+01:002018-12-18T23:07:30+01:00https://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4246&p=48515#p48515Also agree that if we're going to be forced in to this EV non-sense, there had better be some sort of gas fired back-up in the thing for me to even consider owning one (like it or not).

That's pretty funny, but in her defense, it's likely that she borrowed the car from someone and had no idea it wasn't even a hybrid.

It reminds me of a time when I was in a Tesla showroom store years ago when they were first hitting the market. The store was in a popular mall out in Maryland or Virginia and while I was checking out the Model S, I overheard people asking reps all kinds of "stupid" questions like where is the engine, how big is the gas tank, what's the gas mileage, etc. Then I realized that most people aren't car people and electric cars are new to the consumer market. After over a hundred years of fossil fuel powered vehicles, many would be confused by technology that is unlike the status quo.

While I do like EVs, I think personally, a PHEV appeals to me the most. While some see it as a comprised vehicle stuck between conventional ICE and battery-powered electric motors, I see it like mixing of both positive attributes. It allows for short-range commuting with EV efficiency, on-site charging, and low operating costs yet allows for the flexibility and range of a gasoline car for long trips or cold weather. With an ICE onboard, cold temperatures don't have the same kind of range anxiety effect given many EVs see their range cut nearly in half in sub-freezing temperatures. Advanced PHEVs even run on any of three modes between Battery power, Series Hybrid, and Parallel Hybrid to optimize the kind of driving and efficiency desired. Until EVs have a reliable range of 500 miles on average realistic driving conditions (on current infrastructure), I think I'll prefer a PHEV. The good thing is that the technology and market selection is rapidly improving and increasing for electrified vehicles.

]]>2018-12-14T05:23:32+01:002018-12-14T05:23:32+01:00https://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4705&p=48482#p48482motosonic wrote:It's sad to me that Mitsubishi is still selling cars in the U.S. and Suzuki is not. That just seems unfair. lol

Well, Suzuki has always focused on budget-minded small vehicles regardless of market which proved to be their fault in the US. Mitsubishi, on the other hand, made much higher performance vehicles and larger SUVs. While those have dissipated from their line-up, Mitsubishi managed to stay afloat largely on sales of their Outlander and Outlander Sport models which were generally larger and more contemporary than what Suzuki offered in the US in their last several years. At least Mitsubishi adapted according to changing consumer trends which helped them survive and regain sales.

Yeah. I really wish Mitsubishi would snap out of their stupor and offer interesting and unique vehicles like the Delica. Given the rising popularity of overlander-type vehicles these days, I think they would have a following here. They apparently do in Canada where used JDM Delicas get imported.